Lifestyle

by MilitaryinGermany.com No matter where you are staying in Germany, there are plenty of day trips that allow you to explore somewhere new without spending hours on the road. But if you’re willing to venture a little farther and discover one of Germany’s truly historic cities, Lübeck is well worth […]

by Gina Hutchins-Inman, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs To cool off this summer, we’ve already hit Germany’s North Sea and Baltic coasts and soaked up Lake Constance in the south. Today we’ll kick off with lakes about an hour’s drive from Kaiserslautern, perfect for a sunny day trip or a […]

by MilitaryinGermany.com The Black Forest is world-famous, for good reason. The thickly wooded, mountainous terrain has a powerful mystique that goes far beyond its cuckoo-clock reputation. It is also home to one of Germany’s most beautiful national parks, which offers four-season hikes, diverse animal life, waterfalls, lakes, and day trips […]

Get Outdoors with Army ODR Virtual Contest MWReligible patrons can enjoy time outside during the Get Outdoors with Army Outdoor Recreation virtual contest open through Oct. 31. Each completed activity or equipment rental at Baumholder or Kaiserslautern ODR earns an entry into monthly prize drawings. Participants must submit the official […]

Nestled in southeast Bavaria on the Austrian border, Burghausen is an ideal destination for a long weekend. A small, walkable town, Burghausen features the longest castle in the world and plenty of local Bavarian hospitality. It is also a fantastic spot from which to explore some of the most beautiful […]

by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs A change of view Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored many facets of Kaiserslautern’s past, emperors and kings, market and city rights, wars, cycles of destruction and rebuilding, and an American presence spanning eight decades, all of which helped shape the […]

One of my favorite things about living in Germany is how dog-friendly everything is. I take my Italian Greyhound just about everywhere I go. And now that the weather’s warm, I’m planning even more outdoor adventures together. Here are a few things to keep in mind for your four-legged friend […]